Lemont Police Participate In 'No Shave November'

LEMONT, IL — Lemont Police Department will once again participate in No Shave November, to raise awareness and funds for those affected by cancer. The department said police officers will be allowed to grow beards and mustaches, when they normally must be clean-shaven.

Participating officers must make a donation to be allowed to grow facial hair and be excused from the department’s uniform/appearance guidelines. Female officers and staff can also participate by painting their fingernails, which is also restricted by the guidelines.

The department said the first $3,000 in donations will be matched by the Lemont Police Benevolent Association. This year, No Shave November will be extended through the months of December, January and February.

The proceeds raised through January will benefit three Lemont families who are currently battling cancer. February proceeds will be donated to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation which raises funds to help find cures for childhood cancers.

Last year, the department raised over $9,000.

Anyone wishing to donate can drop off or send donations to the Lemont Police Department: Attn: Commander Dykshorn 14600 127th St., Lemont, IL 60439. Checks can be made out to the Lemont Police Benevolent Association with “No Shave November” in the memo section.